Job Description

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   Role and Responsibilities

   •           Planning events and coordinating the conduct of investment promotion & facilitation activities;

   •           Coordinating and supervising the activities of the Department (One-Stop-Shop; Inter-Governmental relations and Investment Finance);

   •           Coordinating the preparation and dissemination of investment promotion literature of the Agency;

   • Support the capture and documentation of relevant information regarding Investment Relations
   • Provide relevant information to the Manager Investor relations on activities regarding investment in the state
   • Identify and engage both domestic and foreign investors based on the State’s potential as an investment destination;
   • Support the development of a database of reputable prospective and potential investors both in Nigeria and abroad with a view to reaching out to them when opportunities arise
   • Plan and organise targeted and well-researched investment promotion activities including tours and road shows aimed at promoting specific investment projects areas when the State has demonstrable comparative and competitive advantages
   • Support the identification and documentation of available land for agricultural, housing, mining, industrial and other uses so that it can be speedily made available to qualified investors in a manner that protects the rights of all stakeholders (land owners, occupiers, communities) and provides opportunities for optimal land use for investment and job creation

   Lead on resource and coordination for all investment related activities

    

   Qualifications and Experience

   • First degree in Business Administration/ Economics/ Marketing/ Social Sciences or Humanities.
   • Postgraduate qualification, such as MBA with specialisation in Marketing or Finance or professional qualification in Marketing.
   • Twelve (12) years of experience in investment promotion, banking, marketing or related fields.

   Required Competencies

   •           Solid experience and demonstrated knowledge of Kano State

   •           Reliability, resourcefulness and flexibility.

   •           Effective analytical, research and problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and make judgments and decisions with minimal supervision.

   •           Fluency and strong communication skills in English, including ability to draft, proofread and edit correspondence.

   •           Technology and systems knowledge – Exhibits excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and proficiency of technology or/and systems relevant to functional area. Ability to coach less experienced staff on relevant technology and systems.

   •           Institutional policies, processes, and procedures – Demonstrates relevant functional knowledge and understanding of institutional priorities, policies, operational and administrative procedures, and people. Ability to practically apply and guide others in policy application.

   •           Lead and innovate – Suggests improvements to solve problems